Feature Friday - Bridgend Juniors buzzing to be back
We sent our new roving reporter, Sports Broadcast Masters student & Commonwealth Athlete, Jenny Nesbitt, to find out how young athletes felt about being able to get back training and ENGAGE with t...
Big discount available to Clubs on Joma kit bundles
As part of our ongoing partnership with Joma Teamwear, we are offering all affiliated clubs a 35% discount* (on RRP) on kit bundle packages. Kit bundles include a Quarter Zip, a T Shirt and a Vest and...
Junior Club Activity to restart
The Welsh Government have today confirmed that there is 'headroom' to continue with the relaxing of some COVID-19 restrictions from tomorrow, Saturday 27th March, including the following:...
Welcome boost for the sport - time to get ready!
Welsh Athletics sees the latest Welsh Government announcement very much as a positive step forward for the sport. The news will see that athletics and running activities (including club activities and...
Its not ok for anyone to fear exercising on the streets
In 2015, we launched the Run Wales Social Running Programme – one of the main objectives was to support growth in female running across Wales. Since this time, we have seen a huge growth in the ...
Athletics tracks allowed to start re-opening
First steps back to the track Following today’s much anticipated Welsh Government announcement, there are a number of significant changes to the restrictions for the sport in Wales; From tomorro...
Consultation on the membership of UK Athletics
Welsh Athletics will join the other Home Countries in consulting its clubs on the future membership of UK Athletics. Each club will be asked to complete a survey outlining its views on the future memb...
Travelling to train is not permitted
Welsh Athletics has been made aware that a number of athletes and coaches have been travelling to train at a facility in RCT. The Welsh Assembly Government have issued clear guidance that prohibi...
Annual Membership Survey now LIVE
A year like no other 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging years in living memory, how did we do? Our annual membership survey is now open and we would love to hear your views on how ...
Diwrnod Lansio - #FromYourDoor
Ar ras drwy redeg yn ysbrydoli ymgyrch newydd Rhedeg Cymru yn gweld 18% o'r boblogaeth sy’n oedolion yn ...
Congratulations to our 2020 Welsh Athletics Award winners
A Big Congratulation to all of our award winners for 2020 - in what has been a challenging and frustrating year, they've stayed positive and kept the sport going for their community. National Awar...
Latest Coronavirus update - Alert Level 4
Following the most recent announcement regarding restrictions in Wales, we have reviewed the implications for Athletics in Wales. Please look at the Welsh Government Coronavirus Control plan document&...
Virtual Road Relays - Get Competitive
At a time when events are not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions in Wales, Welsh Athletics are running a free-to-enter virtual road relay competition to give runners and clubs from across Wales the...
Running In The Dark Safety Tips
As winter draws near, we at Welsh Athletics thought we'd give you 10 TOP TIPS to stay racw whilst running in the dark! 1 - Avoid loud music Listening to music is a great way to stay m...
Outcomes of successful Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Athletics took place on Saturday 24th October online for the first time. The new format proved popular with over 50 people attending, and the absence of needing to ...
Firebreak Lockdown - Implications for Athletics in Wales
From 6pm today, Friday 23rd October, Wales enters a national 17-day 'Firebreak Lockdown'. The restrictions in place mean that for this short period, our sport returns to the 'Lockdown'...
Updated Clubs & Facility guidance - increase in numbers of users
Following recent changes to guidance we have updated the Return to Providing Facility Use and the Return to Club Activity have been revised and amended (now on Version 5; 07/10/20). The most significa...
Annual General Meeting reminder
24th October 2020, 11am The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Athletics will take place online only this year due to the COVD-19 restrictions that are in place. You can attend the meeting by regist...
WSAA Bulletin
WSAA Bulletin – October 1st 2020. – UPDATE Welsh Schools have been in extensive discussions with friends at the other Home Countries Schools Associations as well as colleagues at Welsh Ath...
#SupportYourClub: Inspiring Activities in Lockdown and FAQ’s
In what has been a turbulent year to date, for some areas, local lockdown has thrown up a number of challenges. Not to be deterred, once again athletics clubs and running groups across Wales have foun...